About Alexandra Kosteniuk
Alexandra Kosteniuk is a renowned chess Grandmaster who has combined her passion for chess with a charismatic online presence as a popular chess streamer. Known for her strategic depth and entertaining gameplay, Alexandra has made a significant impact both over-the-board and in the digital chess community.
Playing Style & Strengths
Kosteniuk's style is characterized by a strong emphasis on the endgame, with a remarkable 84.19% endgame frequency in her games. She often demonstrates tactical resourcefulness, boasting an impressive 85.67% comeback rate after facing disadvantageous positions.
- Strong endurance: Average moves per win is over 79 moves, showing her ability to outplay opponents in long games.
- Psychological resilience with a low early resignation rate (1.71%) and strong win rates after losing material.
- Prefers rapid time controls but also excels in blitz and bullet formats.
Preferred Openings
Alexandra has a rich repertoire across various time controls, with key favorite openings including:
- Reti: King's Indian Attack – Excellent win rate especially in bullet and blitz.
- Caro-Kann Defense – Particularly the English Variation, where she performs strongly.
- Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo – Frequently used with successful results.
- Queen's Pawn Game and Variations – Shows versatility in her approach.
Achievements & Peak Ratings
- FIDE Grandmaster title holder.
- Peak Blitz rating of 2885 achieved in April 2019.
- Peak Bullet rating of 2803 attained in November 2023.
- Highest Rapid rating recorded at 2642 in August 2022.
Streaming & Online Presence
Alexandra's charm and chess expertise shine through her streaming sessions where she engages with fans and offers instructive gameplay. Whether in bullet, blitz, or rapid formats, her streams are both educational and entertaining to watch.
Fun Facts
- She is a fan favorite, known for her creativity and fighting spirit — her win rate on Sunday games reaches a striking 77.28%.
- Surprises opponents with deep opening preparation but also enjoys mixing it up with unexpected moves.
- She has a phenomenal victory streak with a longest winning streak of 33 games. Now that's some serious chess mojo!